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Israel Diplomat Kidnapped in Russia Gets New Post in Jerusalem

September 20, 1957
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Eliahu Chazan, the Israeli diplomat who was Kidnapped and mistreated by Soviet secret agents, was assigned today to a new post, cham assistant in the Foreign Ministry’s consular Division here. Meanwhile, Mr. Chazan been given a short leave to recover from his ordeal in Russia.

Reuven Shiloah, former Minister in the Israel Embassy in Washington, has been named political advisor to the Foreign Ministry, it was announced today.

Z. Divon, a Middle East expert in the foreign service, was named Israel consul Israel in Addis Ababa. The appointment was viewed here as an indication of Israel’s growing interest in its relations with African countries including its readiness to process technical assistance to underdeveloped countries on the African continent.

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